Flat grade share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Scout Mountain Ultras vs Standhope Ultra Challenge
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofScout Mountain Ultras or Standhope Ultra Challenge — which comes out ahead?
Scout Mountain Ultras and Standhope Ultra Challenge split the available advantages, so the better choice depends on which metric matters most to the runner.
Route comparison snapshot
Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Held Favoured
- course flatness
- 11.3%
- flat grade share
- 12.8%
- lower ascent
- 6,262 m
- climbing density
- 38.0 m/km
- net elevation
- -8 m
- maximum grade
- 39.4%
Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
- course flatness
- Unavailable
- flat grade share
- Unavailable
- lower ascent
- Unavailable
- climbing density
- Unavailable
- net elevation
- Unavailable
- maximum grade
- Unavailable
| Metric | Scout Mountain Ultras | Standhope Ultra Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Flat grade share | 12.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor (% slower than flat) | 11.3% | Unavailable |
| Uphill share | 41.8% | Unavailable |
| Steep-up share | 29.4% | Unavailable |
| Downhill share | 45.4% | Unavailable |
| Total ascent (m) | 6,262 m | Unavailable |
| Climbing density (m/km) | 38.0 m/km | Unavailable |
| Longest climb length (m) | 6,230 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb gain (m) | 788 m | Unavailable |
| Longest climb average grade | 12.6% | Unavailable |
| Total descent (m) | 6,271 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation (m) | -8 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 39.4% | Unavailable |
| Start elevation (m) | 1,580 m | Unavailable |
| Finish elevation (m) | 1,572 m | Unavailable |
| Scenic score | 79/100 | 100/100 ✓ |
| Conditions | 69/100 ✓ | 65/100 |
GAP factor (% slower than flat)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Uphill share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Steep-up share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Downhill share
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Total ascent (m)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,262 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Climbing density (m/km)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 38.0 m/km
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Longest climb length (m)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,230 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Longest climb gain (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Longest climb average grade
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Total descent (m)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,271 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Net elevation (m)
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Start elevation (m)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 1,580 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Finish elevation (m)
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 1,572 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Scenic score
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 79/100
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 100/100 Favoured
Conditions
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 69/100 Favoured
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Scout Mountain Ultras | Standhope Ultra Challenge |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-04 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Pocatello, Idaho | Ketchum, Idaho |
| Actual distance | 165 km | 160.9 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Held | Not held |
| Course type | Unavailable | The 60K and 30K are point To Point courses with separate start trailheads finishing at a shared campground. |
| Surface | Mountain trail through the Bannock and Pocatello ranges / Caribou Targhee National Forest | Remote wilderness single Track and high Alpine trails with steep climbs, technical descents, and sections without established trail. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Trail | Trail |
| Scenery | Mountain, Countryside, Forest | Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside |
| Atmosphere | Wilderness, Community, Competitive | Unavailable |
| Technicality | Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 6,262 m | 7,010 m |
| Climbing density | 38.0 m/km | Unavailable |
| Total descent | 6,271 m | Unavailable |
| Net elevation | -8 m | Unavailable |
| Max absolute grade | 39.4% | Unavailable |
| Flat grade share | 12.8% | Unavailable |
| GAP factor | 11.3% | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | Unavailable | 39:00:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Scout Mountain Ultras
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2027-06-04 (legacy event-level date).
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-07-25 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Pocatello, Idaho
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Ketchum, Idaho
Actual distance
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 165 km
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 160.9 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Held
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Held
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Not held
Course type
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Unavailable
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- The 60K and 30K are point To Point courses with separate start trailheads finishing at a shared campground.
Surface
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountain trail through the Bannock and Pocatello ranges / Caribou Targhee National Forest
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Remote wilderness single Track and high Alpine trails with steep climbs, technical descents, and sections without established trail.
Elevation character
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountainous
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Trail
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Trail
Scenery
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Mountain, Countryside, Forest
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Coastal, Lakeside, Mountain, Forest, Waterfront, Countryside
Atmosphere
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Wilderness, Community, Competitive
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Technicality
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Technical
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,262 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 7,010 m
Climbing density
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 38.0 m/km
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Total descent
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 6,271 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Net elevation
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- -8 m
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Max absolute grade
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 39.4%
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Flat grade share
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 12.8%
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
GAP factor
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- 11.3%
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Unavailable
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- 39:00:00
Entry model
- Scout Mountain Ultras
- Open
- Standhope Ultra Challenge
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.